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Subject
Introduction to Smartgrids
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The course discusses the international and national development towards the futures renewable electric energy system, and the new concept of Smart Grid.- The starting point is the understanding of the technical and economical context from the different invited experts coming from the industry. Integration of distributed and intermittent renewable energy requires a new paradigm, and the course gives a basis to understand and contribute to this development. Power systems, power electronics and renewable energy merge, for example in microgrids.
- A major part of the course concerns the optimal design of the microgrids, whether remote or interconnected with a main grid. The renewable resources and energy sources technologies together with their electrical characteristics are discussed, followed by the operation of a microgrid, including economic considerations and energy storage.
In the event that the sanitary conditions prevent the realization of a teaching activity and / or face-to-face evaluation, a non-face-to-face modality will be activated of which the students will be informed promptly.
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDASORO MARCELLAN, UNAI | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Applied Mathematics | unai.aldasoro@ehu.eus |
| VECHIU , IONEL | ESTIA - École Superieure des Technologies Industrielles Avancées | Doctor |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Students should have updated knowledge about the advanced working techniques and methodologies related to the field of Smartgrids and distributed generation, particularly from the point of view of their control. | 40.0 % |
| Awareness and application of the concepts and specifications of Smartgrids, their topologies, constituent components and basic dimensioning. | 50.0 % |
| Students should be able to communicate about the projects carried out working in multidisciplinary and multilingual national and international teams of professionals and researchers operating in the field of Smartgrids. | 10.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| Applied classroom-based groups | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Applied computer-based groups | 10 | 15 | 25 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Exercises | 25.0 | 40 % |
| Expositive classes | 10.0 | 100 % |
| Solving practical cases | 25.0 | 40 % |
| Systematised study | 15.0 | 0 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Practical tasks | 10.0 % | 40.0 % |
| Questions to discuss | 5.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Written examination | 30.0 % | 70.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
- Knowledge: after completing the course, the student shallo Understand the background for Smart Grid and have knowledge about important terminology
o Know about challenges and possibilities related to the energy market
o Have knowledge about technology for microgrids and integration of renewable energy and energy storage
o Have knowledge about different renewable energy sources and storage systems
o Have knowledge about SmartGrids concepts
- Skills: after completing the course, the student shall be able to
o Apply the knowledge as a basis for innovation in the energy sector
o Analyse and perform basic design of Smart Grid electric power systems, with emphasis on microgrids
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
Project 70%Exam 30%
The final evaluation is done on an obligatory work based on a project (report).
Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
If there is a re‐sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oralTemary
The course discusses the international and national development towards the futures renewable electric energy system, and the new concept of Smart Grid.- The starting point is the understanding of the technical and economic context from the different invited experts coming from the industry. Integration of distributed and intermittent renewable energy requires a new paradigm, and the course gives a basis to understand and contribute to this development. Power systems, power electronics and renewable energy merge, for example in microgrids.
- A significant part of the course concerns the optimal design of the microgrids, whether remote or interconnected with the main grid. The renewable resources, energy sources technologies and storage systems together with their electrical characteristics are discussed, followed by the operation of a MicroGrid, including economic considerations.
Bibliography
Compulsory materials
Documentación de la página web de la asignatura. Accesible en: http://moodle.ehu.es/moodleBasic bibliography
J. Ihamäki, Integration of microgrids into electricity distribution networks, 2012.CERTS Program Office Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Integration of Distributed Energy Resources, California Energy Commission, The CERTS Microgrid Concept, 2003.
R. Zamora, A. K. Srivastava, Controls for microgrids with storage: Review, challenges, and research needs, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 14, no 7, p. 2009-2018, sept. 2010.
S. Abu-Sharkh, R. J. Arnold, J. Kohler, R. Li, T. Markvart, J. N. Ross, K. Steemers, P. Wilson, R. Yao, Can microgrids make a major contribution to UK energy supply, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 10, no 2, p. 78-127, apr. 2006.
N. Hatziargyriou, H. Asano, R. Iravani, C. Marnay, Microgrids, Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE, vol. 5, no 4, p. 78-94, 2007.
P. Piagi, R. H. Lasseter, Autonomous control of microgrids, 2006, p. 8.
J. M. Guerrero, J. C. Vasquez, J. Matas, L. G. de Vicuña, M. Castilla, Hierarchical Control of Droop-Controlled AC and DC Microgrids - A General Approach Toward Standardization, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 58, no 1, p. 158-172, 2011.
B. Kroposki, R. Lasseter, T. Ise, S. Morozumi, S. Papatlianassiou, N. Hatziargyriou, Making microgrids work, IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, vol. 6, no 3, p. 40-53, 2008.
Marin, D., Intégration des éoliennes dans les réseaux électriques insulaires, Ecole Centrale de Lille, 2009.
C. A. Schiller, S. Fassmann, The Smart Micro Grid: IT Challenges for Energy Distribution Grid Operators, Generating Insights, p. 36-42.
In-depth bibliography
E. Koutroulis, D. Kolokotsa, A. Potirakis, K. Kalaitzakis, Methodology for optimal sizing of stand-alone photovoltaic/wind-generator systems using genetic algorithms, Sol. Energy, vol. 80, no 9, p. 1072-1088, sept. 2006.S. M. Hakimi, S. M. Moghaddas-Tafreshi, Optimal sizing of a stand-alone hybrid power system via particle swarm optimization for Kahnouj area in south-east of Iran, Renew. Energy, vol. 34, no 7, p. 1855-1862, jul. 2009.
O. Ekren , B. Y. Ekren, Size optimization of a PV/wind hybrid energy conversion system with battery storage using simulated annealing, Appl. Energy, vol. 87, no 2, p. 592-598, feb. 2010.
A. H. Mantawy, Y. L. Abdel-Magid, S. Z. Selim, A simulated annealing algorithm for unit commitment, Ieee Trans. Power Syst., vol. 13, no 1, p. 197-204, 1998.
S. Diaf, D. Diaf, M. Belhamel, M. Haddadi, A. Louche, A methodology for optimal sizing of autonomous hybrid PV/wind system, Energy Policy, vol. 35, no 11, p. 5708-5718, nov. 2007.
D. B. Nelson, M. H. Nehrir, C. Wang, Unit sizing and cost analysis of stand-alone hybrid wind/PV/fuel cell power generation systems, Renew. Energy, vol. 31, no 10, p. 1641-1656, aug. 2006.
Journals
Energy Conversion and ManagementRenewable Energy
Energy
IET Renewable Power Generation
IEEE Energy Conversion
IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
Links
http://www.smartgrids-cre.frhttp://homerenergy.com/pdf/homergettingstarted268.pdf
http://pvsystwiki.wikispaces.com/file/view/Stand_Alone_PV_System_Using_PVSyst.pdf
http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2012/rncan-nrcan/M39-121-2005-fra.pdf